Shift Vehicle Technician

Metroline; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Bus Travel

Pension scheme contributions

Benefits Hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Free uniform

Job summary

Metroline Manchester is seeking a Vehicle Technician / Bus Mechanic to inspect, diagnose and maintain buses to maximize availability. You will join the Engineering Team reporting to the Engineering Manager and work with mechanics and specialists across depots in Hyde Road, Tameside, Sharston and Wythenshawe.

The role emphasizes mechanical, electrical and minor body repairs, safety, and documentation adherence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in vehicle bodywork repairs and maintenance, ideally on HGV/PCV/buses.
• Ability to read and understand complex technical instructions in manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics.
• Awareness of risk assessment, Health and Safety practices, and Department of Transport standards.
• Understanding of VOSA/Department of Transport standards.
• Basic bus bodywork skills.
• Ability to gain a PCV licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, electrical and minor body repairs and road-test on completion.
• Ensure sufficient vehicles are available to meet PVR and operate to standards.
• Maintain documentation and records for DOT Operators licence and policies.
• Work in line with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Train and mentor apprentices and new recruits.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by senior management.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Electrical repairs

Safety awareness

Mentor apprentices

PCV licence readiness

Read/interpret manuals

Job description

We’re Metroline Manchester, the newest addition to the Bee Network, buzzing in Greater Manchester since January 2025!

Back in March 2024, we were thrilled to have won four franchise contracts by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) – and just like that, we got to work bringing our services to life. We now operate over 200 routes on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) from Hyde Road (Head Office), Tameside, Sharston and Wythenshawe depots.

But who are we, really?

Well, our roots go back to 1994 when Metroline first hit the roads of London. Fast forward to today, and we’re proud to be the second largest bus operator in the capital, running around 17% of the city’s scheduled services. Not too shabby, right?

Since 2000, we’ve been part of the global transport powerhouse ComfortDelGro, which operates in 13 countries with a fleet of over 54,000 vehicles and a team of 24,000+ colleagues worldwide.

Here in the UK, our 6,000-strong team helps over one million customers get where they need to go every single day – and now, we’re doing it in Manchester too!

Job Summary

Location:

• Wythenshawe (Greeba Road and Leestone Road)

As an integral member of the Metroline Manchester Engineering Team you will be reporting to the Engineering Manager and collaborating with other mechanics and engineering specialists across the business. The primary responsibility as a Vehicle Technician / Bus Mechanic is to inspect, diagnose and maintain vehicles to the highest standard to achieve maximum vehicle availability. As a Vehicle Technician / Bus Mechanic you are responsible for working in a safe manner as stated in current legislation and ELBG policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• To carry out mechanical, electrical and minor body repairs. To road test on completion of repair.
• To ensure that the needs of the Operating Department are met and that enough vehicles are available to meet PVR.
• To ensure that all vehicles provided for operation comply with the standards set by the company.
• To ensure that all appropriate documentation and records are maintained accurately in order to satisfy the requirements of the Department of Transport Operators licence and company policies and procedures.
• To work in accordance with safe working practices as stated in Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• To train / mentor apprentices and new recruits.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by senior management that lies within the scope of the jobholder’s responsibilities
• Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children)
• Pension Scheme Contributions
• Benefits Hub
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free uniform
• Knowledge and previous experience of vehicle bodywork repairs and maintenance procedures, ideally on HGV, PCV or Buses
• Ability to read and understand complex technical instructions in maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, technical service publications
• Awareness and understanding of risk assessment, Health and Safety practices and Department of Transport standards
• An understanding of the standards required by VOSA and the Department of Transport
• Basic bus bodywork
• The post holder should have the ability to gain a PCV licence

Hours of Work

Permanent Contract – basic 38 hours per week.

The Equality Act

Metroline is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with due regard to legal obligations for protected characteristics i.e. age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.